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One of his first successes was writing "Stupid Cupid" for one of the era's most popular US female vocalists, Connie Francis.
From Barron's
As a songwriter and performer, Sedaka treated rock ’n’ roll as another fad to be exploited, crafting cheerful, vivacious tunes targeted at teens who’d bop along to “Stupid Cupid” and swoon to “Where the Boys Are,” to name two songs he and lyricist Howard Greenfield wrote for early-’60s pop idol Connie Francis.
From Los Angeles Times
Aldon signed Sedaka and Greenfield to a publishing deal — still a minor, Sedaka needed his mother to sign in his stead — and the pair had their first big hit when Connie Francis took “Stupid Cupid” into the Top 20 in 1958.
From Los Angeles Times
Connie Francis recorded and released "Stupid Cupid" in 1958.
From BBC
I was known as Connie until I finished high school.
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